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#486 of 2,846 schools in PA

Top 17% in state

Manavon EL Sch

Elementary School · Phoenixville Area Sd · Phoenixville, PA

A Phoenixville Area Sd elementary school where students score 5 points above what's typical for similar communities.

2 Phantom Way, Phoenixville, PA 19460

  • Math 64% vs PA 46% (2024)
  • Reading 71% vs PA 53% (2024)
  • 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data7
Annual Change-1.8 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.3Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency64% (2024 PSSA)
Reading/ELA Proficiency70.8% (2024 PSSA)
Math vs. State Avg+12.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+15 pts
Overall Proficiency67% (2024 PSSA, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)63% (model expectation from 2024 PSSA)
vs. Expected+4.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile74th
Resources & Environment9.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio12.4:1
District spending per student$20,115
Chronic Absenteeism6%

Students at Manavon EL Sch score 67% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 63%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 PSSA proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. PA average.

Math Proficiency64%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
46%(2024 PSSA)
ELA Proficiency71%(2024 PSSA)
School
State
53%(2024 PSSA)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 8 points across the 8-year record (2017–2024) and has held near 67% recently.

Show all 7 years
2017
Math
68%
ELA
83%
2018
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2019
Math
69%
ELA
84%
2020*
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
55%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
72%
2024
Math
64%
ELA
71%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 63% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.

Based on 20 test records from PA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

28%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Manavon EL Sch sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Philadelphia map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 27Car-Dependent
  • Bike 29Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: Average527/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Phoenixville), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$120,472

Median home value

$426,000

Median rent

$1,622/mo

College educated

58.3%

Homeownership

69.5%

Poverty rate

5%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 19460; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Vfkh Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–50.5 mi18Compare →
Barkley EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.12–50.7 mi289Compare →
Schuylkill EL SchEnrollment path unverified7.42–50.7 mi438Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Phoenixville Area Sd

Schools in district
6
Rank in district
#1 of 6
District spending per student
$20,115NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
5.3%Census SAIPE · 2024

Manavon EL Sch is listed in Phoenixville Area SD; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Manavon EL Sch

Manavon EL Sch is a public elementary school in Phoenixville, PA, part of Phoenixville Area Sd, serving approximately 497 students in grades 2nd-5th with a 12.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #486 of 2,846 schools in PA. State assessment records show 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Manavon EL Sch

What grades does Manavon EL Sch serve?

Manavon EL Sch serves students in grades 2nd through 5th.

How many students attend Manavon EL Sch?

Manavon EL Sch has an enrollment of approximately 497 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Manavon EL Sch?

The student-teacher ratio at Manavon EL Sch is 12.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Manavon EL Sch rank in PA?

Manavon EL Sch ranks #486 of 2,846 schools in PA.

What is Manavon EL Sch's MySchoolScout rating?

Manavon EL Sch has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at Manavon EL Sch?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Manavon EL Sch has 63% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Manavon EL Sch a charter school?

No, Manavon EL Sch is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Manavon EL Sch a Title I school?

No, Manavon EL Sch is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Manavon EL Sch?

28.0% of students at Manavon EL Sch qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
2nd – 5th
Enrollment
497
Student-Teacher Ratio
12.4:1
Teachers (FTE)
40
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Chester County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
6.0%
Area population (ZIP 19460)
43,927
Area average commute
26.5 min
Area median age
38.6
About this school's data

Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.

School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
  • Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
MySchoolScout rating and rank
MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
Math proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 PSSA · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 PSSA. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Student progress (growth)
NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
  • Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
  • Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
  • Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 19460; this does not measure the attendance area.
Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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